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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236,335.88, 326,147.92 and 128,909.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236,335.88, 326,147.92 and 128,909.77 is: 177,897.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236,335.88 : 326,147.92 = 128,909.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236,335.88/326,147.92 = 128,909.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236,335.88x = 326,147.92 × 128,909.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236,335.88x = 42,043,652,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,043,652,215.53/236,335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177,897.88

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